Ingredients
– 12 oz bow tie pasta
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red, yellow, and green)
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup black olives, sliced
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating this Bow Tie Pasta Salad is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Prepare Vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
4. Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
6. Chill (Optional): For the best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to soak in the dressing.
7. Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley or basil for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 12g